Video: Bastian Schweinsteiger scores from an exquisite free-kick against Mainz

Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates his goal with his team-mates after scoring Bayern Munich’s first goal.

Bayern Munich were caught off their guard during their Bundesliga tie against Mainz 05 when Elkin Soto found the opening goal of the match in the 21st minute of the match, finding a way past Ballon d’Or nominee Manuel Neuer.

But, it was the perfectly placed free-kick from Bayern’s midfield maestro Bastian Schweinsteiger from 20-yards out that proved to be the equalizer for the Bavarians only four minutes after conceding. Interestingly, the 30-year-old has scored two of his last four goals in the Red shirt.

It was Bayern Munich who eventually came out victorious from the match after their winger Arjen Robben scored from a close range during the dying minutes of the match. The Pep Guardiola-led side now rest 14 points clear of second placed Wolfsburg.

Watch Schweinsteiger’s free-kick

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